The Larest Table Lodge in Virginia, Acacia Lodge No. 16

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This is a fundraiser to help repair their Lodge after being damaged by flooding. If you are not able to attend the Table Lodge and are interested in making a tax-deductible donation to restore this historic building you can do so through The Acacia Foundation, Inc.

06-24-09 Acacia's third Table Lodge, Colonial Themed. about 60 Brethren were there. 63 pictures.

June 24, 2009 A U.S. Flag that was flown over the United States Capitol on April 15, 2009. to "Honoring Acacia Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M. and "Remembering - Oscar Scott Woody" at the request of the Honorable Robert J. Wittman, Member of Congress. The Flag was presented to Acacia Lodge No. 16 by William "Bill" G.L. Turner, PM, PNC of the National Sojourner and the Heroes of '76.

Below is information and pictures from our 2007 and 2008 Tables Lodges...

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06-25-08 Acacia's second Table Lodge, Civil War Themed. about 60 Brethren were there. 64 pictures

Below is information for your 2007 Table Lodge

A special thanks to all of the Brethren who support this event!

Acacia Lodge No. 16 sponsored what is likely the most spectacular and largest Table Lodge the State of Virginia has ever seen. This was a historic Masonic event and one for the history books. It was the most attended, talked about and advertised of all time! Page 12 of the Kenagram has info. Page 7 of The Virginia Masonic Herald and just too many to list Masonic websites, newsgroups, Blog's, Trestleboard's, etc.

This was a festive occasion celebrating St. John the Baptist and included a social dinner, ritual which incorporated terminology of centuries ago, Masonic songs, toasts by several special guest speakers, souvenir toasting glasses, and MORE! It was held at Kena Shriners on June 27, 2007.

Special guest speaker was

Past Grand Master of Virginia, Most Worshipful John Randall Quinley

There were almost 90 Brethren who attended this historic event to include, EA's (Entered Apprentice) FC's (Fellow Craft) and other guests (only a partial list)

Past Grand Master of Virginia, Most Worshipful Don Robey. In 1984 Don put together the ritual for Virginia Table Lodges and it was adopted as the standard ritual we use today.
Deputy Grand Master of Virginia Rite Worshipful Ed Cohen
Potentate Kena Shriners Illustrious James G. Kincheloe
Past Grand Master of Washington DC. Most Worshipful Jules S. Tepper
Brethren from Naval Lodge Washington DC
Brethren from West Virginia
And many MORE!

Brother Paul Vincent Longerbeam, Acacia's most senior member. Raised 01-10-1944 a member for 63 years. (pictures below)

Menu was

Entree - Steak
Masonic Beans (green beans cooked w/ ham hock)
Roasted Potatoes
Rolls & Corn Bread
Dessert - Blueberry & Peach Cobbler & Ice cream
Choice of Wine or Cider for Toasting

Commemorative Table Lodge Glass

Admission included a commemorative keepsake custom engraved glass, it is inscribed with the words

"Acacia Lodge No. 16"

(image of the S&C's)

"St. Jon's Day"
"Table Lodge"
"June 27, 2007""

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It is rather difficult to take a picture of an engraved glass, one image is with it empty, the other I filled it with a dark soda. The I had to deal with the sun and shadows and condensation from the cold soda, etc. it took a few tries to get this. It is about 5-1/4" tall and 2-1/2" across the top, the bottom 1-1/2" is solid glass, good for banging on the table.

We have about 100 Commemorative Table Lodge Glasses left over and they are for sale at $10. ea. plus s&h

The Table Lodge

Full details about a Table Lodge and its history here

77 pictures, click on thumbnail view to see larger image

Grand officers from Prince Hall Masons of VA and MW. Jules S. Tepper

(right) RW. Ed Ray, honorary member of more then 6 Lodges

(center) Brother that came all the way from WV.

(Left to right)
MW. John Quinley
Bro. Charles Selby
Bro. Paul Vincent Longerbeam, Acacia's most senior member. Raised 01-10-1944 a Mason for 63 years.
MW. Don Robey
RW. Ed Cohen
WM. Jon Shelton

Bro. Jim Kincheloe II SS (thanks for all your hard work preparing the great food)
Bro. Joe Jones SW
Bro. Houman Lashkari JS (thanks for all your hard work preparing the great food)

Worshipful Master of Acacia Lodge No. 16 Jon Shelton

Acacia's newest members
(left to right)
Bro. Andrew Shelton EA (son of WM.)
Bro. Robert Bunch EA
Bro. Dave Harrer FC
Bro. Scott Springer EA

I sat with them off to the side, since we were that last ones in the door after the Master Masons Lodge was opened, all the other tables were full so we had to setup an extra table.